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Fraserhood’s Spooky Dark Manor Inn to Close

The haunted house-themed restaurant and bar from the owner of The Shameful Tiki Room will host its final service on July 7th.

This Summer’s Best Long Table Feasts

From long table dinners to casual al fresco grazing events, we made a shortlist of great opportunities to eat well outside.

This Promising Vancouver Restaurant Closed Long Before it Should Have

Despite good reviews, a solid drinks program and a very interesting menu, The Abbey didn't last two years in the old Wild Rice address.

The GM of Pepino’s Spaghetti House Dishes on Hospitality, Broken Bones and More

Scout recently met with the industry veteran to pick his brain about his life in restaurants and how he got to where he is now.

La Taqueria Develops Mexican-Style Beer With Main Street Brewing

The pinche taco shop is now serving its very own Mexican-style beer and it pairs beautifully with their carnitas and al pastor.

Tickets for the Annual Schoolyard Harvest Dinner are Now Available

The al fresco long table event, hosted by local non-profit Fresh Roots, returns for another exceptional dining experience on July 25th.

This Detailed Treasure Map Shows Vancouverites Where to Sip During Negroni Week

With Negroni Week now underway, Talia Kleinplatz has detailed 20 of the best places to try classic and newfangled iterations of the drink.

Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?

Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...

On Vancouver’s Food Truck Bonanza and Meatless Burgers Being a Satanic Plot

In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia looks at the toll restaurant life can take and feels for the bees.

On the Road in Jamaica, Gathering All the Rum

Scout travels to Kingston and Cockpit Country to learn all about the delicious versatility of Jamaican rum.

Beer Brief Vol. 22

A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).

Okanagan Road Trip

If you’re heading up to the Okanagan for an adventure soon, here are some fresh things that should be on your radar...

New Restaurant ‘Beehive Kitchen & Bar’ to Launch in Kitsilano This Summer

The new spot will land at some point this summer in the space recently vacated by the Oakwood Canadian Bistro.

La Mezcaleria Chef Mariana Gabilondo to Prepare Special Long Table Feast on Bowen Island

Bowen Island's beautiful Home Farm will host the culinary team from the popular Vancouver restaurant on July 20th.

‘Wind Cries Mary’ Opening Soon in Victoria’s Historic Bastion Square

Jesse Dame has taken over the storied Camille's Restaurant address and aims to have his new restaurant open by mid-July.

Mike Shum Does ‘The Dishes’

We asked a bartender at the Fairmont Pacific Rim's Lobby Lounge to take us to some of his favourite spots across Vancouver.

On the Weird Science of Supertasting and Cooking Professionally with ADHD

In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia looks at the diet of social media managers and wonders at 'salad frosting'.

New Brunch Spot Egg & Co. Opening Soon

Ray Loy and Benjamin Ho took over the old Escobar address on Fraser St. with plans to open their new eatery by late July.

How Thirsty Colonists and Revolutionary Soldiers Made Spruce Beer on the Battlefield

If you ever wondered how North American settlers wet their whistles in the woods back in the 18th century, wonder no more...

Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?

Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...

Basement Lounge ‘Boogie Van’ Opening Soon

Cuchillo owner/chef Stu Irving is building a new 50 seat lounge (inspired by his old, souped-up 1980s van) under his restaurant.

Via Tevere Team and Christopher Royal to Launch New Pizzeria ‘Tratto’

The new restaurant is on track to open at some point in August at 256 Westminster Avenue West in downtown Penticton.

Frankie We Salute You! Now Open

The new restaurant from award-winning Chef Brian Skinner (the former chef/co-owner of The Acorn) has launched in Kelowna.

The Worst-Named Restaurant in Vancouver Has Closed After 14 Months

Escobar, so named after the murderous Colombian drug Pablo Escobar, earned its special place in Vancouver's Restaurant Graveyard.

Railtown’s St. Lawrence Does Dessert So Good We Tried to Make It at Home

In the latest edition of How to Cook Vancouver, Maciel gives us a road map to recreating one of Vancouver's best desserts.

New ‘Home Block’ a Beautiful Game Changer

Vancouver restaurant industry veterans Neil Taylor and Michael Ziff join forces to elevate CedarCreek's new project in Kelowna.

On Fake Orgasms in Restaurants and Sipping Cocktails With San Francisco’s Rats

In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia learns of alligators being jerks and the things people put on ice cream.

Creek & Gully Cider Opens Today

The brand new farmhouse cidery launched this morning on the edge of the Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley.